Friday, 23 January 2026 | 9:30am - 1:00pm MiPlace Hub, 2/273 Bagot Rd, Coconut Grove Join us at MiPlace Hub for Australia Day celebration! Dust off your best Aussie attire and come celebrate what makes our Darwin community special! What's On: Sizzling BBQ lunch Morning tea Games and activities Great company and community connection This is more than just a celebration - it's a chance to come together, share stories, and enjoy the spirit of community that makes MiPlace Hub suc

Happy New Year from all of us at MIFANT! As we step into 2026, we are taking a moment to reflect on one of the most memorable highlights from December 2025 – our Christmas celebration at MiPlace Hub in Darwin. The festive season gave us the perfect opportunity to bring our community together, share joy, and celebrate the connections that make our mental health support services in Darwin meaningful. Building the Spirit Together: Preparing for Christmas In the lead-up to our Ch

Scammers are getting more sophisticated, and protecting yourself online has never been more important. We're hosting a free Monthly Speaker event on Friday, 23 January from 10:45-11:15 AM  at MiPlace Hub in Coconut Grove. This 30-minute session will help you recognise common scams, protect your personal information, and safely navigate MyGov services. Whether you're managing Centrelink, Medicare, or tax services online, this practical workshop will give you the confidence to

Last month, our team had the privilege of spending time with the local community at the City of Palmerston Library. We set up an information stall and hosted a session focused on mental wellness and recovery support. The library is an ideal setting for connecting with community members in a relaxed, accessible environment. Throughout the afternoon, we had the opportunity to speak with residents, answer questions, and share information about the mental health and recovery supp

Friday, 5 December 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM MiPlace Hub, 2/273 Bagot Road, Coconut Grove This December, we are welcoming NT Consumer Affairs  to MiPlace Hub for our Monthly Speaker Session! Join us for a short and informative session designed to help our community better understand Australian Consumer Laws , including your rights, how to seek support, and what protections are available when things go wrong. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, learn practical tips, and fe

The year is wrapping up, and what better way to celebrate than with good food, laughter, and a little adventure! Join the MIFANT community for our Christmas Lunch & Treasure Hunt , a festive day filled with connection, music, and fun at MiPlace Hub. Date:  Wednesday, 17 December Time:  9:30 AM – 1:00 PM Location:  MiPlace Hub, 2/273 Bagot Road, Coconut Grove What to Expect We are pulling out all the stops to make this celebration special: Festive Lunch  — Enjoy a delicious m

Mental Health Carers Australia (MHCA) is inviting Expressions of Interest for its Justice-Involved Expert Panel . The Justice-Involved Expert Panel aims to ensure that the voices of mental health carers, families, and kin who support individuals with experience of the justice system are heard —and that their lived experiences can help shape national mental health policy, service reform, and suicide prevention efforts . If you identify as a family member, carer, friend, suppor

Stay Safe Online: Protect Yourself from Scams In today's digital world, staying safe online is more important than ever. That's why we're hosting a special awareness session focused on MyGov and scams awareness. Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and unfortunately, many people fall victim to their tactics. But knowledge is power! Our monthly speaker session will equip you with practical tips and strategies to identify scams, protect your personal information, a

Celebrating Men in Our Community Join us for a special International Men's Day Morning Tea at MiPlace Hub. This is our opportunity to recognise and celebrate the men and boys who make our community stronger. International Men's Day is about promoting positive male role models, raising awareness about men's wellbeing, and highlighting the importance of men's mental health. And what better way to do this than over a cuppa and some light snacks? This relaxed morning tea provides

Thank you to the exceptional Year 6 students from Parap Primary School who recently organised fundraising stalls to support MIFANT and raise awareness about mental health in their school community. Ekam, Aanshika, and their classmates demonstrated remarkable initiative and compassion by creating and running their fundraising efforts. What made the event even more special was seeing the entire school community come together - students, teachers, and families all rallying behin

Help Shape the Future of Mental Health Support in Our Community At MIFANT, we believe that strong leadership and diverse perspectives are essential to creating meaningful change in mental health support. That's why we're excited to invite passionate individuals to join our Management Committee. Why Join Our Committee? Serving on MIFANT's Management Committee is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. As a c

MIFANT is thrilled to have been featured in The Centralian Today for our Collective Canvas sessions during Mental Health Week! We were privileged to host national artist Sarah Rowan, an award-winning speed painter, who toured the Red Centre throughout Mental Health Week. Sarah visited Alice Springs and Tennant Creek, running multiple engaging sessions with young people designed to inspire creativity and open conversations about mental wellbeing. The sessions were filled with

MIFANT is delighted to celebrate our Vice Chairperson, Rosalyn Havard, who has been honoured with the NT Mental Health Week Award 2025 for Leadership in Lived Experience. Operating from her base in Alice Springs, Roz has been an unwavering advocate for carers and families across the Northern Territory. Her work extends far beyond our organisation - she actively shapes mental health policy and ensures that lived experience voices are heard and valued at every level of decision

Our Sensory Treasure Hunt during Mental Health Week was a wonderful celebration of mindfulness, creativity, and human connection. Participants embarked on a beautiful sensory journey through MiPlace Hub, engaging with carefully designed stations that awakened all five senses. From singing karaoke and savouring different chocolates to exploring the vibrant colours, scents, and textures around the space, everyone approached each station with curiosity and joy. One of the most t

Our Mental Health Week Gala 2025 was a beautiful evening that brought together people with lived experience, carers, community members, and leaders in a celebration of connection, reflection, and the transformative power of creativity. We were honoured to welcome Hon. Steve Edgington MLA, Minister for Health, representing Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro MLA, and Hon. Jinson Anto Charls MLA, Minister for Disability. Their presence and continued support for mental health initiat

What an incredible month August has been for our MIFANT community! From artistic breakthroughs to meaningful discoveries and gatherings,...

Join us for an inspiring hands-on art experience that brings families and community together through creativity and connection. As part of Mental Health Week 2025, MIFANT is proud to present Collective Canvas - a unique collaborative art experience designed to foster community wellbeing through creative expression. This engaging workshop offers children and families the opportunity to work together on a large-scale community artwork while exploring the therapeutic benefits of

Mental Health Week 2025 is just around the corner, and we're excited to invite you to discover what MiPlace Hub has to offer through our unique Mindful Sensory Treasure Hunt  open day event. This is the perfect opportunity to explore our mental health hub in a fun, interactive way while learning about the support and services available in our community. What Makes This Event Special? Our open day combines wellness, discovery, and community connection through an engaging treas

Mental Illness Fellowship of the NT (MIFANT) acknowledges the recent Court Case decision relating to the NDIS whereby, the judgment did...

Our popular Karaoke Thursday just got even MORE amazing! We've added a delicious BBQ lunch to the mix! Join us EVERY THURSDAY:  10AM - 12PM MiPlace Hub, 2/273 Bagot Road, Coconut Grove Sing along with Paul Wyatt Enjoy a fantastic BBQ lunch Great entertainment and community connection Whether you're a karaoke superstar or just love good food and company, this is the perfect way to spend your Thursday morning! Need a referral? Visit: https://www.mifant.org.au/referrals Question